I've looked at 3 of these C22's and I don't see the HIN where it belongs.
Talked to Catalina and they say that it is "etched" sorta into the gelcoat
where it should be but gets covered by paint etc. They looked up the hin
based on the S/N.
As to the 1972 law, I have a Gulf 32 Pilothouse 1976 that has no HIN
molded in nor did any of the older Gulf 32's.
Gordon

"Red Cloud®" wrote in message
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On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 07:57:47 -0700, "Gordon" wrote:

Can anybody tell me where to find the HIN on a Catalia 22?
Thanks
Gordon

All boats manufactured after (I think) 1972 have a HIN number and it is
always
located in the same place, which is the upper starboard side of the
transom.
Many boats have the same number etched elsewhere as a backup, but the
number
should always be in that spot. The exception is if the boat has had
fiberglass
repairs that involved the area where the HIN was. If the HIN in that area
is
obscured or missing, then you need to proceed with caution, as the boat
may be
stolen or be involved in some other legal "issue" of ownership.
Occasionally
someone will stupidly obscure that number in the course of repainting the
boat,
but it's a red flag and needs to be absolutely cleared up before purchase.

rusty redcloud